The marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) is a relatively small hoverfly of the Syrphidae family, widespread through the Palaearctic region which covers Europe, North Asia and North Africa. The upper side of the abdomen is patterned with orange and black bands. These insects often form dense migratory swarms, which may cause panic among people for their resemblance to wasps.
Harald captured this image using a 100 image stack (Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8).
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| Mitutoyo M Plan Apo 5x Objective on Canon EOS 7D |
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| Harald K. Andersen's studio |
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| Marmalade hoverfly courtesy of Harald K. Andersen (100 image stack) |
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